A major Exeter-based developer is working towards bringing new homes to the city.
Persimmon Homes South West secured outline planning consent for up to 50 high-quality homes, 35% of which will be designated for a local housing association, in line with Exeter City Council policy, on land adjacent to Blakeslee Drive in Newcourt.
The site is 3.2 hectares in size with family housing making up around a third of this while the remaining area will be provided as open space and surface water drainage.
To the south, the open space land will extend the existing basin to...
As the Met Office predicts cold, arctic air will soon hit the UK, WaterSafe is advising households on how to prevent, and deal with, burst or frozen water pipes.
Research by WaterSafe, the national register of approved plumbers, shows 15 per cent of UK residents have had a burst pipe in winter, when freezing temperatures can cause pipes to split.
Additionally, the Association of British Insurers reports the average cost of a weather-related home insurance claim for burst pipes is a costly £9,300.
Julie Spinks, Director at WaterSafe, says prevention is key: “The...
Acorn Property Group has announced the release of the first three and four-bedroom houses at its award-winning St Leonards Quarter development in Exeter, alongside a brand-new show home.
Starting from £565,000, these new bespoke houses are designed to provide modern living for growing families, young professionals and downsizers alike.
Winner of this year’s Exeter Property Awards in the Residential Development category, St Leonard’s Quarter was described by judges as a “city highlight” and recognised for its high quality. Potential buyers will be able to see an example of...
A South West housebuilder is injecting more than £5.4 million into the Exeter community.
As part of its St Michaels’s Meadow development, on Chudleigh Road, which will provide 206 three and four-bedroom homes, Redrow South West has confirmed it is investing over £5.4 million into the area.
As part of the housebuilder's commitment to creating thriving communities, Redrow is contributing over £1.1 million to education services. This will include over £384,000 to support local secondary schools and a further £384,000 will be invested into primary schools.
As winter approaches, the Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies is providing advice to property owners on how to get ready for the colder months. With unpredictable weather conditions, it's crucial to ensure a home is winter-ready both inside and out. Neglecting to do so can result in costly damage and higher energy bills due to draughts.
Paul West, branch manager at RGB in Exeter, explains why it’s important to prepare now before the weather worsens:
“Winter can take a toll on various parts of a home, including the roof, gutters, windows, doors, and insulation. Without...
A leading housing association is set to build around 1,800 affordable homes in Devon over the next five years as part of a £1billion investment in the regional economy.
As the largest housing provider in the South West, LiveWest has more than 16,000 homes in Devon and currently owns more than 40,000 homes across the South West.
LiveWest has stepped up its investment in the county over the past year after building 381 affordable homes over the last year.
In Teignbridge 113 affordable homes were built, with 102 in Exeter, 73 in South Hams, 42 in Plymouth, 21 in...
A local housebuilder’s community fund closes on Monday – it’s the last chance for charities and local organisations in Devon to apply for a share of £10,000.
Redrow South West, which is currently building at St. Michael’s Meadow and Saxon Brook in Exeter, and Romansfield in Okehampton, has created the £10,000 community fund to support as many local groups, organisations and charities as possible – and is still welcoming applications.
The housebuilder aims to support communities to thrive, so whether funds are required for books to encourage local pupils to get creative and...
As the winter months loom on the horizon, many people in Devon are concerned about how they will meet their energy bills as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
Citizens Advice is launching a new campaign to encourage take-up of the Energy Relief Scheme, which can provide up to £100 towards meeting energy bills for those struggling to pay their supplier.
Citizens Advice Exeter Chief Executive, Sue Julyan, said: “Last year, local Citizens Advice offices across Devon helped thousands of people with emergency funds through the fuel voucher scheme, and this year, the...
In the South West, 59% of homes have an EPC rating of D - G, meaning owners and landlords would have to spend up to £31k to improve it to the pending government requirements.
Data summary:
With 64% of all homes being between D - G on their EPC rating, Yorkshire and the Humber has the least energy-efficient homes in the country.
London has the best average EPC rating per home, with just over half (53%) of all residential properties in the capital having between D - G.
East Devon councillors have turned down a development scheme at Clyst Honiton because the homes are “too small” and it would encourage peope to drive.
Planners were not prepared to accept proposals 10 square metres below standards recommended in national planning guidelines despite approving houses of the same size earlier this year.
The plans for four commercial units and nine two-bed homes by Eagle One MMIII Ltd for land next to Old Tithebarn, Clyst Honiton were also rejected by East Devon District Council’s...
